-- Deerfield Beach Public Works has received several calls from residents wondering if the new limitations on use of the county`s residential trash transfer stations will affect their bulk trash pickup.

They needn`t worry.

The operational changes shouldn`t affect Deerfield Beach residents at all, said Kay Sorensen, assistant to the city`s Public Works director.

Sorensen said the city hasn`t been using the county`s facilities to dispose of the bulk trash it picks up from city residents.

Weekly bulk trash pickup is part of the city`s curbside service for single- family residents, and condominium and apartment residents need only call public works to arrange a bulk trash pickup.

All items must be separated and placed in the designated containers. Cans and bottles should be rinsed out and tops should be removed.

-- Since many Broward cities still have limited or no plastic recycling, readers have been asking where they can bring their household plastic to be recycled.

BTW (Better Than Wood) Industries of Pembroke Park is still taking all types of household plastic, except plastic film and bags, for recycling into plastic building material, park benches and picnic tables.

Plastic should be clean with all metal removed. Items can be dropped off at 2000 SW 31st Ave., Pembroke Park, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Phone is 962-2100.

---- We`d like to hear about the people or programs in your community who are making a difference. Send questions or story suggestions to Recycling Report, Sun-Sentinel, 7139 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, Fla. 33313.